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Supervisors hear local and national findings on homeless LGBTQ youth; direct inventory of services and follow-up
Summary
The Rules Committee held a hearing on homeless LGBTQ youth, heard national and local data (Larkin Street and partners), received extensive public comment about gaps in shelters, foster care, and culturally competent services, and directed the legislative analyst to inventory LGBT youth services and recommend improvements.
Chair Supervisor Tom Ammiano convened a hearing on homeless LGBTQ youth and invited presentations on national research and local services. A representative from Larkin Street Youth Services summarized a joint report from the National Lesbian & Gay Task Force and the National Coalition for the Homeless, and provided local data: national estimates that 20–40% of homeless youth are LGBTQ; Larkin Street…
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